Ecotourism

The new sixth edition of Ecotourism focuses on an array of economic, social and ecological inconsistencies that continue to plague ecotourism in theory and practice.

List of contents

Part I The essence of ecotourism
Chapter 1 The nature of ecotourism
Chapter 2 The ecotourist
Part II Core criteria used to define ecotourism
Chapter 3 Nature- based
Chapter 4 Sustainability 1: local participation and benefits
Chapter 5 Sustainability 2: conservation
Chapter 6 Learning
Chapter 7 The moral imperative
Part III Topics and issues important to ecotourism
Chapter 8 Socio- cultural and ecological impacts of ecotourism
Chapter 9 Economic impacts and marketing of ecotourism
Chapter 10 Development, governance and policy
Chapter 11 Programme planning
Chapter 12 Conclusion

About the author

David A. Fennell is a Professor in the Department of Geography & Tourism Studies at Brock University in Ontario, Canada. His previous books include Tourism and Animal Ethics, Tourism Ethics and Ecotourism Programme Planning. David is also the founding Editor in Chief of the Journal of Ecotourism.

Product details

• Authors: David A. (Brock University Fennell, Fennell David A.
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 01.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032933764
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3293376-4
• No. of pages: 412
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Geosciences > Geography; SCIENCE / Earth Sciences / Geography, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Social Work, The environment, Human Geography, Tourism industry, Retail and wholesale industries